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Material: Porcelain
Roma, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
La collezione Roma è un'ode alla magnificenza della città eterna. Sullo sfondo dei piatti che raffigurano serigrafie di alcuni dei luoghi più iconici della città - come il Pantheon e...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Qing Set of Four Hand-Painted Porcelain Plaques "4 Seasons"
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important set of four large antique Chinese Qing dynasty hand-painted porcelain plaques; of the "Four Seasons", housed in the original Hongmu wood frames. Each plaque is fin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Hardwood

19th Century White and Gold Porcelain Vase
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite vase, dating from the late 19th in France, showcases a stunning floral design embellished with luxurious gold accents. The intricate craftsmanship highlights the elega...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tray Design by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This 28x38cm oval tray is part of Mont Blanc collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. The classic and versatile shape is a must-have inside any home to embellish a table or beautify a...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Kangxi Porcelain Large Deep Plate Blue White, Qing Circa 1720
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a beautiful hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain large diameter deep plate or charger, dating to the first half of the 18th century, circa 1720, Qing dynasty, either...
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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Porcelain Peint Main Vintage Slot Machine Trinket Box by Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) vintage slot machine trinket box by Limoges, circa 1980s. This piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and measu...
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20th Century French Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed luncheon plates By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s Measures: 8.88"W x 8.88"D x 1"H. Excellent original condition.
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1920s German Neoclassical Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Forest antiques, but never did we come accross a 19th century Black Forest, Folk Art table clock of this design and subject matter and with such amazing natural organic details. This small church or chapel-like 'clockhouse' is entirely handcrafted out of all kinds of wood, but the most eye-catching is ofcourse the organic root wood. Each piece is like an abstract sculpture and depending on how you see things, they may look like one thing to you, but like something completely different to the next person. Because of all the natural materials that were used this small church has a stunning organic look and feel, but what really takes it to another level is the bell striking mechanism. Every six hours the church bell will ring many times, the door on the left will open at every 'strike', revealing the original monk sculpture inside (as shown in the attached video in this listing). With the hand carved crucifix on the right side being made of the same color and materials, it totally blends in with the entire organic design of this Christian antique. Over the many decades this good size and rare antique clock has also grown the most amazing patina and with the natural beauty and unique artisanship that it radiates people will want to stop and study its uniqueness. This work-of-art-table-clock comes with a single day clock mechanism, protected from dust by the original 'back door'. It runs and strikes perfectly and comes with an antique key for winding it. Apart from a few minor imperfections, this rare antique is in excellent condition, which makes it perfect for lovers of unique and rare clocks in general and for Black Forest and Christian Folk Art collectors in particular. Mind you, our fair price for this sizable antique cuckoo clock...
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19th Century German Gothic Revival Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Limoges Porcelain Pink and Gold Tureen Set
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This exquisite hand-painted porcelain set, crafted in Limoges, France, dates back to the 19th century, showcasing the elegance and artistry of this historical period. The set include...
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19th Century French Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Paint

Georges BASTARD Art Deco Showjumper Porcelain Bottle 1924, Paris Olympic Games
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco showjumper porcelain bottle by Georges BASTARD (Paris), France, ca.1924. Designed by Margerie. White porcelain made in Limoges. Height : 10.5"(26.7cm), Width : 3.9"(1...
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Blue and White Platter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Qing Dynasty style under-glazed platter featuring a basket of flowers Beautifully hand painted Chinese porcelain with varying shades of cobalt blue Excellent condition.
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Porcelain Wall Plate by Bjorn Wiinblad, Germany, 1970s
Located in Delft, NL
Rosenthal porcelain wall plate by Bjorn Wiinblad, Germany, 1970s Square wall plate with round finish, designed by Bjorn Wiinblad for Rosenthal,...
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20th Century German Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rare France Limoges Porcelain Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest. Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following: - A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles. - Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce. - A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror. - A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light. - A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting). - A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set). The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Marbro Pair of Large Chinoiserie Urn Table Lamps with Imari Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage pair of Chinoiserie porcelain urn table lamps by The Marbro Lamp Company features hand-painted, highly detailed Imari style decor in bright, cheerful yellow color with gold a...
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Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

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Gold, Brass

White Porcelain Vintage Frosted Glass Wall Ceiling Lamps Sconces
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Industrial ceiling / wall lamp. White porcelain, frosted glass. 2 conductors, no ground. Diameter base 12 cm / 4.72 Inches Weight: 1.40 kg / 3.1 lb Priced per individual ite...
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Mid-20th Century Romanian Industrial Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Glass

Artist Plate No. 7 by Bjørn Wiinblad for Rosenthal, Mid-Century, 1970s Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
''Auch die Schatten kommen von der Sonne'' (''Also the shadows are made by the sun'') – is the No. 7 of the ''Artists-Plates'' from the Studio-Line by Rosenthal. With a limited edi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Early Biscuit Bust of Lady on Red Vintage Marble Pedestal
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Small Bust of Lady in Biscuit Porcelain Placed on a Vintage Square Pedestal Made in Red Marble. This shelf size sculpture would be perfect as a decorative piece on a table in a livin...
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Early 1900s Italian Classical Greek Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Marble

Vintage Porcelain Ducks Candy Dish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Beautiful candy dish made of porcelain of ducks back to back each other in a circle, vive details on a Snow White color yellow and green some fading in the Center due to age. Sign i...
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1960s American Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
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18th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Stunning Art Deco Nightstands Tables w. Porcelain Interiors Unique Marble Tops
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality and condition, pair of Art Deco bedside cabinets or tables with fine marble top, 1920s. We are proud to offer these top-quality masterpieces from the heydays of the A...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Porcelain Furniture

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Marble

Set of 8 Antique English Porcelain Plates with Hand Painted Flowers Circa 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of eight antique English porcelain plates features vibrant hand-painted floral decoration. Made at Derby circa 1825, each plate features an exuberant bouquet of garden flowe...
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Early 19th Century George IV Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Ronde Plate
Located in Roma, IT
Period Meissen Signed Blue Onion Plate Wonderful and very elegant ronde plate made by the Meissen manufactory with "Blue Onion" decoration. This refined plate, which can serve as a...
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Late 19th Century German Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinese Qing Blue and White Porcelain Vase with Foo Dogs and Double Happiness
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A Qing Chinese porcelain vase with baluster-form, hand-painted with cobalt blue decoration of "shuang-xi" or "double happiness" symbol representing happiness in marriage, amid contin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl Hardwood Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Chinese Export Rose Medallion Bowl & Hardwood Stand China, circa 1880s, Later carved hardwood stand 20th Century Of good size, bright and colorful, hand painted and en...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Edo 19C Japanese Food container Ikegawa Ware Tea Ceremony Box Japan
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Sharing with you this lovely and large Food container in blue and white. Pieces like this were uses in the tea ceremony to serve food. Similar pieces can be found in the ...
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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Set of 14 Antique French Porcelain Dishes
Located in Katonah, NY
A set of 14 antique French porcelain dishes made in the last quarter of the 19th century circa 1870-1880. Attributed to the factory of ...
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1870s French Chinoiserie Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain “La Nord” Mantel Clock by Royal Bonn for Ansonia
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A charming and exquisitely crafted late-19th century porcelain mantel clock by the Ansonia Clock Company, titled “La Nord” and produced in collaboration with the prestigious Royal Bo...
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Late 19th Century German Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Brass

Set of Six Art Deco Pressed Glass Jade Porcelain Dessert Plates by Moser
Located in New York, NY
This extraordinary set of six Art Deco dessert plates, crafted by Moser in the Czech Republic circa 1900, exemplifies unparalleled elegance and 20th-century design ingenuity. Each pl...
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Early 1900s Czech Art Deco Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Glass

Chinese Kangxi mark period Very Large Imari Dish or Plate Porcelain, Ca 1710
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a very beautifully hand painted Chinese Imari porcelain very large Dish or Plate / Platter from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, dating to Circa 1710. Very large diameter...
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Late 17th Century Chinese Qing Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Blue and White Porcelain Tulipiere Vase
By Bo Jia for Middle Kingdom
Located in Manassas Park, VA
This vase is a traditional porcelain tulipiere from Jingdezhen, a town long distinguished by imperial patronage. In the 17th century tulipiere wer...
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20th Century Chinese Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Paar of Italian Vintage Porcelain Wall Lights Sconces
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of lovely vintage porcelain sconces. Italy, 1970s.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Contemporary Italian Porcelain Esotica Collection, Monkey by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Italian porcelain sculpture is part of Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. Made in Capodimonte porcelain with a glossy and iridescent finish. This ...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Green Set of Cup and Saucer
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...
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Late 20th Century French Romantic Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century Porcelain Dinner Service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A gorgeous dinner service from the Maison Charles Pillivuyt et Cie, a manufacturer of high-quality porcelain founded in 1818. Each piece is hand-painted with a delicate rose- pink bo...
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique English Pair Royal Worcester Blush Urns Vases Centerpieces Still Life
Located in Dublin, Ireland
Stunning Pair Traditional Bulbous Form Victorian Period Blush ground twin handle vases with trumpet shape neck and rim of superb quality made by renowned English porcelain factory Ro...
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19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Meissen Porcelain Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960's porcelain six-light chandelier with floral details and with putti on body. Gilt details. Porcelain manufactory brand marked Rudolf Kämmer,...
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1960s German Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" Tea Set
Located in Delft, NL
Herend Hungary Porcelain "Chinese Bouquet Apponyi Green" tea set A serving tea set with a tea pot, 8 cups and saucers, a beautiful milk jug and a sugar bowl Sugar bowl # 683/AV Cups and saucers # 724/AV Milk jar...
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20th Century Hungarian Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Antique 19th Century Chinese Rose Mandarin Porcelain Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique large Chinese porcelain vase. In the Rose Mandarin (Famille Rose) style. Decorated throughout with with various detailed scenes of people & plants. The body of ...
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19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Rosenthal Versace Barocco Espresso Mocha Cup Saucer Gold Paul Wunderlich
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This luxurious Rosenthal Versace espresso/mocha cup and saucer collection is an exceptional example of artistic porcelain design. The shape of the cup...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

André Leboeuf, Porcelain Cup and Saucer - late 18th century, Paris
Located in DELFT, NL
Cup and saucer, attributed to the Parisian Manufacture à la Reine rue Thiroux. ca 1785-1790. Refined and elaborate decoration of flower festoons and gilt ornament. The manufacture w...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Turquoise Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks China, 1900s A good pair of Chinese Export Figures of Seated Ducks in a stunnin...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Stig Lindberg / CHESS PIECE "QUEEN" / Gustavsberg
Located in Shibuya-Ku, JP
Queen chess piece designed by Stig Lindberg. Since his assistant, Dan Grip, was a chess player, he began developing chess pieces in the early 1960s, and in 1973, they were produced ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dessert Plates with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection of plates is a photography of the changing seasons. Winter is here and a...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Piero Fornasetti "Pesci" Porcelain Plates, Set of Six Plates with School of Fish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Piero Fornasetti "Pesci" Porcelain Plates, Set of Six Plates with Schools of Fish, Circa 1970s Each of the six different designs depicts a school of similar fish swimming across th...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Pierced White Porcelain Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Chinese porcelain table lamps. Measurements: Height of body: 16" Height to shade rest: 26" Diameter: 7"
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1940s Chinese Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Mont Blanc, Contemporary Decorated Porcelain Tea Time Set by Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This Tea Time Set is part of the Mont Blanc Porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta, Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection is a photo...
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2010s Italian Other Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

Chinoiserie Ceramic Urn Lamp, White Glaze with Craquelure
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage elegant Chinoiserie urn table lamp features large sculptural ceramic body with Blanc de Chine white glaze with craquelure effect. Highly detailed craquelure glaze texture is...
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20th Century Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery, Wood

Delfts Blue and White Chinoiserie Porcelain Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful Delft Chinoiserie style blue and white porcelain vase By Ardalt, Blue Delfia Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 5"W × 5"D × 10.25"H. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chinoiserie Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain

18th Century Porcelain Cabinet Cup and Saucer Empire French Locre and Russinger
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique French Locre & Russinger French gilded porcelain cup and saucer with figural handle On the cup four landscapes in reserve (2 lozenge) and a row embossed pearls. In the corner...
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18th Century French Directoire Antique Porcelain Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Mont Blanc, Six Contemporary Porcelain Dinner Plates with Decorative Design
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the highest mountain of the Alps, the Mont Blanc, this collection of plates is a photography of the changing seasons. Winter is here and a...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Tray Arita Sometsuke Blue White Birds Decor
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage rectangular porcelain tray features a traditional Arita style blue and white decor with motif of small bird sitting on flowering tree branches in Sometsuke decoration techniq...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain, Pottery

Antique Royal Worcester Gilt Blush Porcelain Vase with Hand Painted Pheasants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English porcelain vase. Made in 1900 by George Grainger & Company, a subsidiary of Royal Worcester from 1889 - 1902. With painted floral decor...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th-century Derby Porcelain Footed Strawberry Tureen and Cover
Located in Downingtown, PA
Fanciful Fruit: English Derby Porcelain Strawberry Tureen and Cover This is an exceptionally charming and highly decorative example of English soft-...
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1760s English Rococo Antique Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage White Porcelain Wall Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial light made in former Czechoslovakia the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall mounting and a milk glass cover. The socket requires standard E27/E 26 light bulb...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Porcelain Furniture

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Porcelain, Milk Glass

1985 Rare Postmodern Porcelain Silver Teapot by Borek Sipek for Driade
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and very rare very collectible porcelain and silver teapot coffee carafe designed by Borek Sipek for Driade excellent condition beautiful patina never used.
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20th Century Italian Post-Modern Porcelain Furniture

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Silver

Vintage White Porcelain Ceiling Light, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial ceiling or wall light made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. It features a white porcelain wall or ceiling mounting and a glass cover. The socket require...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Glass

Blue Flowerpot pendant lamp by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen, Denmark 1968
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The Flowerpot pendant lamp was designed by Verner Panton for Louis Poulsen in 1968. A beautiful design classic that is still in production. This lamp is an early version and has a bl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Teapot, "Lilja" "Lilly", Bo Fajans, Sweden, 1940s, Mid-Century Modern Vintage
Located in Stockholm, SE
A stunning teapot designed at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden and of the model "Lilly" that is super rare to find today. The teapot is 15.5 cm (6.2") high and about 23,5 cm (9.4") long. I...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Tema e Variazioni n.393 Round Ashtray
Located in Milan, IT
The face of opera singer Lina Cavalieri, reinterpreted by Piero Fornasetti, embellishes this hand-decorated porcelain ashtray, part of the iconic Tema e Variazioni series: an everyda...
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2010s Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Porcelain Butterfly Mug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci white porcelain mug with a butterfly on the lid, from Richard Ginori 1735 collection / Made in Italy Original stamp on the base / comes in original box Diameter: 3 inches, heig...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Porcelain Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Gucci Porcelain Butterfly Mug
Gucci Porcelain Butterfly Mug
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Antique and Vintage Porcelain Decorative Objects, Tableware, Dinner Plates and Other Furniture for Sale

While it is tempting to store your antique and vintage porcelain decorative objects and other items behind closed glass cabinet doors and reserve them only for display, your porcelain dinner plates and serving platters can safely weather the “dangers” of the dining room and be used during meals. So go ahead and dress up your dining table for a special meal with a range of porcelain tableware, platters and tea service from 1stDibs.

Porcelain, a durable and nonporous kind of pottery made from clay and stone, was first made in China and spread across the world owing to the trade routes to the Far East established by Dutch and Portuguese merchants. Given its origin, English speakers called porcelain “fine china,” an expression you still might hear today. "Fine" indeed — for over a thousand years, it has been a highly sought-after material.

Porcelain is not totally clumsy-guest-proof, but it is surprisingly durable and easy to clean. Its low permeability and hardness have rendered porcelain wares a staple in kitchens and dining rooms as well as a common material for bathroom sinks and dental veneers. 

Meissen Porcelain, one of the first factories to create real porcelain outside Asia, popularized figurine centerpieces during the 18th century in Germany, while works by Capodimonte, a porcelain factory in Italy, are synonymous with flowers and notoriously hard to come by. Elsewhere, Denmark’s Royal Copenhagen first made dinnerware and vases with blue-and-white motifs inspired by Chinese porcelain. Hungarian brand Herend favors large, bold designs for its porcelain, with its serving pieces, dishes and other works incorporating historical scenes, animals or vegetation. 

Modern porcelain houses such as Maison Fragile of Limoges, France — long a hub of private porcelain manufacturing — keep the city’s long tradition alive while collaborating with venturesome contemporary artists such as illustrator Jean-Michel Tixier.

Add different textures and colors to your table with dinner plates and pitchers of ceramic and silver or a porcelain lidded tureen, a serving dish with side handles that is often used for soups. Although porcelain and ceramic are both made in a kiln, porcelain is made with more refined clay and is stronger than ceramic because it is denser. 

Find antique and vintage porcelain made in a variety of styles on 1stDibs.

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